Program Overview

Do you have a flair for language and a passion for communication? The Translation Studies MA could be your step into a translation or interpreting career. Alternatively, if you already work in this field it could equip you with the skills to take it to the next level.

You may choose from two pathways; translation or translation with interpreting. This allows you to focus on building the skills most relevant to your preferred practice.

Both pathways allow you to gain a theoretical understanding and solid practical experience. You'll also be introduced to a variety of computer-assisted tools. These will become invaluable additions to your translator's toolbox.

Please note, not all languages are available in all modules.

Applicants hoping to study translation who have Chinese (Mandarin) language skills may be interested in either Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting MA or Translation and Localisation Studies MA.

"At Nottingham, we offer a very well rounded Translation Studies MA. We cover everything from interlingual translation to translation across languages as well as audio visual translation in the form of subtitling for deaf audiences and audio description for blind audiences.

Also, we train students to use translation management software, the idea behind this is to give them a head start when they start applying for jobs.

- Alex Mével, Associate Professor in Translation Studies. Read more from Alex, including who would be well suited to this course